About Us
Gretchen Gardner: CEO and President of Gardner Construction Management
Gardner Construction Management was founded in 1975 by Albert Gardner. With his passing in 2005, the torch was proudly passed to his daughter Gretchen who now oversees each project with the same expertise.
Today, Gretchen carries on the proud tradition of the company. While the most important personal relationships will always be family and friends, she gives every client the same honest, ethical, and professional treatment that was started by her father.
When Gretchen isn’t out on a work site, overseeing every detail, she can be found at home with her two children, Hannah and Jacob. Born in San Diego, California, her heart belongs to Texas and some of her favorite moments are riding her horses across the Texas hill country.
Gretchen learned in the centuries old tradition of a trade being passed down from father to child – and Al Gardner was no ordinary teacher but was frequently called as an expert witness for Standard of Care in grading, drainage, utilities, contracts, and contract administration and enforcement.
Tina Parkhurst: Vice President of Operations & Administration
A newcomer to the construction world, Tina handles budget proposal preparation for clients and projects, finding new sub-contractors, bookkeeping, and what she and Gretchen lovingly call “cat herding” so that Gretchen can be free to be attend to the work sites. If you need a budget proposal from Gardner Construction Management, Tina will be at your service.
While she may not have the decades of construction experience, Tina brings to the table years of full time RV living experience. This quickly becomes an asset to any park planning and construction!
When not “herding cats” Tina can be found spending time with her partner of over a decade, her German Shepherd Dog, and three cats… who are real cats!